Import files

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Import files

Warning

Before importing files, always check your current Maya Playback preferences. Playback preferences can affect the import of animation data. See Time Slider preferences.

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Import data from a file into the scene.	Select File > Import. To set file format import options, click the file in the Import dialog box and then click Options.

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Import data from a file into the scene.

Select File > Import.

To set file format import options, click the file in the Import dialog box and then click Options.